Cllr Mark Hunter has announced he is stepping down as leader of Stockport Council in May 2025.

He said it was "the right time to pass on responsibility".

A new leader will be selected by councillors at May's annual council meeting.

Mr Hunter will continue to represent Cheadle Hulme as a councillor.

Cllr Hunter's tenure as leader started in 2022 - he had also previously served as leader from 2002 to 2005. He also served as MP for Cheadle from 2005 t0 2015.

Reflecting on his time as Leader, Cllr Mark Hunter, said: "Serving the people of Stockport has been a great privilege.

"After careful consideration, I have decided that this is the right time for me to pass on responsibility for leading the Council to the next generation.

"I would like to thank colleagues across the council past and present, partners and councillors from all parties who work tirelessly to ensure our borough has such a well-run local authority."

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